AUSTIN, Texas — Labor unions are teaming up to fight climate change.

The Texas Climate Jobs Project released a new report that shows ways Austin could create hundreds of local jobs and save millions in energy costs by decarbonizing buildings.

The report states that "buildings currently account for 40% of [carbon] emissions and energy costs worldwide." By installing solar panels to 104 city-owned buildings, it could significantly alleviate those two factors and save up to $4.42 million in annual savings.

Another avenue that's being explored is investing in projects like HVAC repairs, pipe replacements and window upgrades. According to the report, those upgrades could save the facilities between $1.63 and $2.87 million every year.

"Unfortunately, energy is becoming more expensive," said

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